For the health and safety of our community, due to the ongoing concerns about the coronavirus situation, and in accordance with the recent proclamations by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and the King County Public Health Department, we have decided to cancel this year’s convention. Norwescon 43 will be back in 2021.
NWC43 and COVID-19
The Norwescon Executive team is closely monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation. At this time we have no major changes planned. As more concrete information becomes available and as we get closer to the convention weekend of April 9–12, 2020, we’ll communicate our plan for a safe, healthy event. In the meantime, wash your hands, stay healthy, and we’ll have more … Read More
News from Norwescon 43: February 2020
Save the Date! Join us on Sunday, April 5th for the annual Norwescon Stuffing Party! Be the first in your neighborhood to see what sort of goodies everyone will receive in their swag bags! We might even have the latest programming grids on the wall for your perusal. Working at the stuffing party counts towards hours worked at the con. … Read More
March ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? March’s Norwescon 43 planning meeting will be held Saturday, March 7th, 2020.
The Info Table Needs You!
Joining us at Norwescon 43? Looking for an easy way to dip your toe into volunteering? Whether you’re a long-time attendee who already knows all the ins and outs, or are still new to the weird and wonderful world of Norwescon, the Information Table would love to have your help! The Info Table is a great way to get a … Read More
February ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? February’s Norwescon 43 planning meeting will be held Saturday, February 8th, 2020.
News from Norwescon 43: January 2020
NorwesKids Arts & Crafts Show! We are excited to announce our beloved NorwesKids Arts & Crafts Show at Norwescon! Young artists (ages 0-12) are encouraged to bring (or make) arts and crafts that we will put on display in Olympic 1 during the convention. All convention members will be welcome to vote on favorites in age-group categories. The submission window … Read More
2020 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2020 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce the six nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award.
January ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? January’s Norwescon 43 planning meeting will be held Saturday, January 18th, 2020.
December ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? December’s Norwescon 43 planning meeting will be held Saturday, December 14th, 2019.
The Norwescon Little Free Library Will Return!
The Norwescon 42 Little Free Library was a great success and will be back for 2020! We are looking for donations: books, magazines, comics, media … we distributed well over a thousand items last year and are anticipating even more demand.
November ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? November’s Norwescon 43 planning meeting will be held Saturday, November 2nd, 2019.
October ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? October’s Norwescon 43 planning meeting will be held Saturday, October 12th, 2019.
Call for Pros and Panel Ideas
It takes a village to organize a world-class science fiction and fantasy convention and we depend on hundreds of people to make Norwescon go each year. Here are two ways you can get involved and contribute in these areas!
September ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? September’s Norwescon 43 planning meeting will be held Saturday, September 14th, 2019.
Norwescon 2019 Camping Trip
It’s the Norwescon Camping Trip! Come be nerds in the woods with members of our Norwescon community.
Announcing the NWC43 Exec Team
The Executive Team for Norwescon 43 has been chosen!
2019 Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Did you volunteer at Norwescon 42? Are you curious about volunteering at Norwescon 43? Then please join us on July 14th for our annual Norwescon Volunteer Picnic!
Norwescon Board Game Days!
With great excitement, Norwescon announces the unofficial start of Norwescon Board Game Days to run concurrently with International Tabletop Day 2019 at Fantasium Comics and Games in Federal Way. Please join us hanging out, playing games, and promoting Norwescon!
Philip K. Dick Award Judges Announced
The five Philip K. Dick Award judges for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States in the 2019 award year are….